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Diclofenac (Into the eye)

Diclofenac (dye-KLOE-fen-ak)

Reduces irritation after eye surgery. This medicine is an NSAID.

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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Drop

• Use this medicine as directed.
• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
• Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
• Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
• To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
• Missed dose: Use your medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and use your regular dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Some medicines can affect how diclofenac works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:
  • A blood thinner, such as warfarin
  • An NSAID pain and arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, or naproxen
  • A steroid medicine

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an eye infection, bleeding problems, diabetes, arthritis, or an allergy to aspirin or other pain medicines.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you are using these eyedrops.
• This medicine can cause the following problems:
  • Thinning, tearing, or swelling of your cornea (part of the outer layer of your eye), which can permanently affect your vision
  • Slow or delayed healing
• This medicine is not for long-term use.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Eye pain, blurred vision
• Severe swelling, itching, or redness of eye

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Mild burning or stinging in the eyes

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Last Updated: 9/6/2024